vaping during the marathon

So about a year ago I quit smoking by switching to a personal vaporizer. My first two marathons I actually went of the course to bum a smoke mid race. Anyway I'm looking for a way to carry one on race day. In training I've been carrying in the back pocket of my shorts, but my race day shorts don't have a pocket. I do carry a fuel belt but it doesn't fit it barely hold a cliff bar and my honey sticks have to stick out the side. Hoping to find a few suggestions.

The plan was to wear my American flag shorts on race day so I can be picked out of the crowd. I've thought about wearing my tri top but I haven't ever worn it for more than 6 miles and it doesn't wick well. Do you have any recommendations for a better one?

I'm actually opposite as Progman on this. I absolutely think its awesome. Im very biased because I've had a couple good buddies kick cigarettes for a vaporizer and have been reducing the nicotine over time. To go further I'm impressed when people take phone calls during a race to give updates. I'm not too specific or worry it'll ruin the moment.

Kev just make sure everything is secure and not bouncing around. Ohhhh good luck on the race too buddy.

Here's an idea: don't do it because it's a ridiculous idea. Why in God's name do you need to vape during a marathon?

because 5 hours is a long time to go without. I couldn't make it through a marathon when I smoked, and the effects of vaping doesn't last as long. If you would prefer because I have been using it in training and don't want to try going without this close to race day.

5 hours is a long time to go without vaping? Dude, congratulations on quitting smoking, but it doesn't sound to me like you've officially kicked anything. Not only could you go the whole marathon without vaping, you could go the whole rest of your life without nicotine, and I bet your marathon time (not to mention health) would improve exponentially. The marathon is a test of mental fortitude - don't cheapen it by saying you need the mental crutch of vaping (disclaimer, I'm a bit of a purist, I'm anti phone and I pod as well).

Btw, do you get up in the middle of the night to vape or do you sleep less than 5 hours?

Congrats on your progress and getting to this point. Really though you don't need it. Seriously! Many people have a similar feeling about not using their headphones on marathon day. It is just a crutch. You will be fine and know that there will be one waiting at the finish line for you. If nothing else it is just another thing to motivate you to get to the finish.

Here's an idea: don't do it because it's a ridiculous idea. Why in God's name do you need to vape during a marathon?

because 5 hours is a long time to go without. I couldn't make it through a marathon when I smoked, and the effects of vaping doesn't last as long. If you would prefer because I have been using it in training and don't want to try going without this close to race day.

Aside from where to carry your paraphernalia, how do you plan the logistics of the gaping operation on race day?

Do you intend to vape while you are proceeding at marathon pace? It would seem to me that the heavy breathing from exertion might increase the dosage too much.

Or, during a race, do you usually take a "vape-break" and stand around next to the course (while other runners stream by)? If this is the plan, I would advise you to remain standing/walking while you vape, just in a case a race official happens by. Late in one of my marathons, I stopped for a brief rest and reclined on the ground under a tree to recover for a minute. A race worker noticed me and, despite my objections, transported me to the ambulance at the finish line so that they could determine that there was nothing was wrong. No finisher's medal for me on that day.

Also, I think you should carry either a phone or camera during the race so that you can snap a selfie for us.

If anything heavy breathing would reduce the dosage. See nicotine from a pv can't be absorbed in the lungs it gets absorbed entirely in the mouth an sinuses. Breathing faster gives it less time to absorb. Other than that I plan to use it the same as in training, slow to a walk take a few puffs and pick it back up again. I may do this 3-4 times through the race.

If anything heavy breathing would reduce the dosage. See nicotine from a pv can't be absorbed in the lungs it gets absorbed entirely in the mouth an sinuses. Breathing faster gives it less time to absorb. Other than that I plan to use it the same as in training, slow to a walk take a few puffs and pick it back up again. I may do this 3-4 times through the race.

Again, why? There have been cases of guys that are in sub-3 shape having cardiac events and keeling over in a marathon. If you are running a 5hr marathon, I'm guessing you are not at that fitness level - why further task your cardiovascular & circulatory system by vaping? Terms like " coronary artery vasoconstriction" that are associated with Nicotine would be enough to make me think it's a bad idea.

If anything heavy breathing would reduce the dosage. See nicotine from a pv can't be absorbed in the lungs it gets absorbed entirely in the mouth an sinuses. Breathing faster gives it less time to absorb. Other than that I plan to use it the same as in training, slow to a walk take a few puffs and pick it back up again. I may do this 3-4 times through the race.

Again, why? There have been cases of guys that are in sub-3 shape having cardiac events and keeling over in a marathon. If you are running a 5hr marathon, I'm guessing you are not at that fitness level - why further task your cardiovascular & circulatory system by vaping? Terms like " coronary artery vasoconstriction" that are associated with Nicotine would be enough to make me think it's a bad idea.

But what do I know.

(god how I miss MRT...)

I miss MRT, too, but jeez, Progman, why the heck do you CARE?! Even if Kevin Cerrito is running the same race as you, the effect on your race of his vaping (which I always read as 'vamping' - what a stupid word!) is zero.

I wish the smokers spectating at one of my recent races had been using personal vaporizers instead of cigarettes.

If anything heavy breathing would reduce the dosage. See nicotine from a pv can't be absorbed in the lungs it gets absorbed entirely in the mouth an sinuses. Breathing faster gives it less time to absorb. Other than that I plan to use it the same as in training, slow to a walk take a few puffs and pick it back up again. I may do this 3-4 times through the race.

Again, why? There have been cases of guys that are in sub-3 shape having cardiac events and keeling over in a marathon. If you are running a 5hr marathon, I'm guessing you are not at that fitness level - why further task your cardiovascular & circulatory system by vaping? Terms like " coronary artery vasoconstriction" that are associated with Nicotine would be enough to make me think it's a bad idea.

But what do I know.

(god how I miss MRT...)

Well first off there is no evidence that vaping taxes the cardiovascular system any more than controled breathing. To be fair though they haven't been studied enough to definitively say it doesn't. Second vasoconstriction is generally associated with nicotine overdose. In proper doses it actually improves circulationand accelerates oxygen absorption.

Well first off there is no evidence that vaping taxes the cardiovascular system any more than controled breathing. To be fair though they haven't been studied enough to definitively say it doesn't. Second vasoconstriction is generally associated with nicotine overdose. In proper doses it actually improves circulationand accelerates oxygen absorption.

If it helps to gain even a few seconds, vaping could become as popular as using GU for marathon efforts.

I'm surprised at the question, but the OP needs to make his own decisions about this stuff. A spibelt should do fine for carrying the vapor-thingies, provided they not longer than about 6". I think they also make an 8" version.

I'm surprised at the question, but the OP needs to make his own decisions about this stuff. A spibelt should do fine for carrying the vapor-thingies, provided they not longer than about 6". I think they also make an 8" version.

From what I've experienced in training. if I have it I won't really feel like I need it, but if I don't I'll be anxious about it. So it's more of a security blanket than anything else.

If anything heavy breathing would reduce the dosage. See nicotine from a pv can't be absorbed in the lungs it gets absorbed entirely in the mouth an sinuses. Breathing faster gives it less time to absorb. Other than that I plan to use it the same as in training, slow to a walk take a few puffs and pick it back up again. I may do this 3-4 times through the race.

Again, why? There have been cases of guys that are in sub-3 shape having cardiac events and keeling over in a marathon. If you are running a 5hr marathon, I'm guessing you are not at that fitness level - why further task your cardiovascular & circulatory system by vaping? Terms like " coronary artery vasoconstriction" that are associated with Nicotine would be enough to make me think it's a bad idea.

But what do I know.

(god how I miss MRT...)

I miss MRT, too, but jeez, Progman, why the heck do you CARE?! Even if Kevin Cerrito is running the same race as you, the effect on your race of his vaping (which I always read as 'vamping' - what a stupid word!) is zero.

I wish the smokers spectating at one of my recent races had been using personal vaporizers instead of cigarettes.

I think it just frustrates me to see someone who is trying hard to make positive lifestyle changes do something that is so obviously (to me anyway) unwise from a good health standpoint. I don't buy any of the bs arguments that vaping is "not unhealthy". Safer than cigarettes, ok - but drawing that crap into your lungs can't be good for you.

Here's an idea: don't do it because it's a ridiculous idea. Why in God's name do you need to vape during a marathon?

because 5 hours is a long time to go without. I couldn't make it through a marathon when I smoked, and the effects of vaping doesn't last as long. If you would prefer because I have been using it in training and don't want to try going without this close to race day.

Aside from where to carry your paraphernalia, how do you plan the logistics of the gaping operation on race day?

Do you intend to vape while you are proceeding at marathon pace? It would seem to me that the heavy breathing from exertion might increase the dosage too much.

Or, during a race, do you usually take a "vape-break" and stand around next to the course (while other runners stream by)? If this is the plan, I would advise you to remain standing/walking while you vape, just in a case a race official happens by. Late in one of my marathons, I stopped for a brief rest and reclined on the ground under a tree to recover for a minute. A race worker noticed me and, despite my objections, transported me to the ambulance at the finish line so that they could determine that there was nothing was wrong. No finisher's medal for me on that day.

Also, I think you should carry either a phone or camera during the race so that you can snap a selfie for us.

Wow. I can understand a walk/run strategy but reclining on the ground during a race? Try vaping instead.

Here's an idea: don't do it because it's a ridiculous idea. Why in God's name do you need to vape during a marathon?

because 5 hours is a long time to go without. I couldn't make it through a marathon when I smoked, and the effects of vaping doesn't last as long. If you would prefer because I have been using it in training and don't want to try going without this close to race day.

Aside from where to carry your paraphernalia, how do you plan the logistics of the gaping operation on race day?

Do you intend to vape while you are proceeding at marathon pace? It would seem to me that the heavy breathing from exertion might increase the dosage too much.

Or, during a race, do you usually take a "vape-break" and stand around next to the course (while other runners stream by)? If this is the plan, I would advise you to remain standing/walking while you vape, just in a case a race official happens by. Late in one of my marathons, I stopped for a brief rest and reclined on the ground under a tree to recover for a minute. A race worker noticed me and, despite my objections, transported me to the ambulance at the finish line so that they could determine that there was nothing was wrong. No finisher's medal for me on that day.

Also, I think you should carry either a phone or camera during the race so that you can snap a selfie for us.

Wow. I can understand a walk/run strategy but reclining on the ground during a race? Try vaping instead.

I agree with you. It was my second marathon and it seemed like a good idea at the time. But it was not.

I think it just frustrates me to see someone who is trying hard to make positive lifestyle changes do something that is so obviously (to me anyway) unwise from a good health standpoint. I don't buy any of the bs arguments that vaping is "not unhealthy". Safer than cigarettes, ok - but drawing that crap into your lungs can't be good for you.

But you're right, I should switch back into not-caring mode - DONE

That's exactly the point, safer than cigarettes. I gave up cigarettes, something with known and well documented health concerns, by switching to a vaporizer. If you look at what is actually in them, these are very common inhalants. they're found in everything form hand cream to asthma inhalers. It may not be a perfect solution but it works, and giving up cigarettes has made a massive improvement to both my overall health and my running ability.

So about a year ago I quit smoking by switching to a personal vaporizer. My first two marathons I actually went of the course to bum a smoke mid race. Anyway I'm looking for a way to carry one on race day. In training I've been carrying in the back pocket of my shorts, but my race day shorts don't have a pocket. I do carry a fuel belt but it doesn't fit it barely hold a cliff bar and my honey sticks have to stick out the side. Hoping to find a few suggestions.

Seriously?

Although I was at the Honolulu marathon in 2000 supporting the runners I was coaching at the time and saw several Japanese runners light up during the race. They did not even pull over, just lit up and kept on shuffling.

Although I was at the Honolulu marathon in 2000 supporting the runners I was coaching at the time and saw several Japanese runners light up during the race. They did not even pull over, just lit up and kept on shuffling.

“I run mostly to see things, to explore places I don’t know. And the places I do know…, then I get a sense of the weather, the shifting light, the seasonal changes; it can be pleasurable even when you hurl yourself into the teeth of nature.”

You can make jokes all you want, but let me make one thing perfectly clear. I need nicotine. My whole life I have had severe gastrointestinal problems, it wasn't until I tried to quit smoking that I found out how much nicotine helped me to manage it. Vaping lets me get the nicotine I need without taking in toxic hydrocarbons, or any other toxins associated with cigarette smoke. Given the choice between constant abdominal pain or a dependence on a harmless stimulant, I'll take the stimulant.

You can make jokes all you want, but let me make one thing perfectly clear. I need nicotine. My whole life I have had severe gastrointestinal problems, it wasn't until I tried to quit smoking that I found out how much nicotine helped me to manage it. Vaping lets me get the nicotine I need without taking in toxic hydrocarbons, or any other toxins associated with cigarette smoke. Given the choice between constant abdominal pain or a dependence on a harmless stimulant, I'll take the stimulant.

I thoroughly endorse this thread. I'll bet Kevin hammers out a faster race than most of us here. In fact, one of the fastest guys I've ever met used to hammer out 24-hour endurance races high as all hell.

All things equal, I bet Kevin is faster without the nicotine. But all things are not equal. If you took away the nicotine, he might eat more, experience fatigue or mood swings, or develop stomach problems -- all of which could, on balance, leave him in worse health overall.

Let the dude vape. Some people run races in gas masks or while juggling, and those types of things are just as weird if not more dangerous. I suppose vaping and running marathons is much better (or at shows more character) than vaping and not running marathons.